About Cords
The surname Cords is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kort" or "kurt," meaning "short." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone of short stature or a descriptive name for someone who had a short temper or a quick, abrupt manner. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Cords is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cords based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Cords is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cords in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cords using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.